Patna, 13 September 2025: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) organised Aspirational East, a National Seminar on Startups, FPO and Agri-Business in Patna, Bihar, on 12 September 2025. 

Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Upendra Kushwaha, was the Guest of Honour.

Stressing upon the need of promoting agriculture at the National Level, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, appreciated the ICSI for organising this unique programme in the east and highlighted the various schemes introduced by the Government of India for the sector. 

Addressing the gathering, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey said, “Company Secretaries can play a prominent role in developing start-ups and agri-based businesses, both of which can drive the country towards sustainable economic development. Company Secretaries can serve as strong enablers who can nurture and guide the youth of the country in strengthening this sector.”

Shri Upendra Kushwaha asserted that “Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and I commend the ICSI for organising this seminar that will inspire Company Secretaries to guide farmers towards sustainable and profitable practices.” He further added that Company Secretaries should support Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) with professional support, oversight and direction. 

Engaging discussions spanning the following topics charted a progressive trajectory for Bihar’s agribusiness sector and beyond: 

• Overview of Agribusiness and FPO Ecosystem and Value Creation by Strengthening Governance in FPOs – Opportunities for CS

• Access to Finance and Policy Support – Empowering the FPOs & Role of CS
• Digitalization of Agri-Ecosystem– Start-up & Technology Penetration in AgriBusiness

Emphasizing on the important role a Secretary played in governance and polity in the ancient times, CS Dhananjay Shukla, President, the ICSI said, “the company Secretaries today are playing the same role in the field of corporate governance as described in Vedas and Puranas. As a catalyst for sustainable development, Company Secretaries can steer the aspirations of the agri-business into real growth”.

CS Dhananjay Shukla also briefed about the ICSI’s Fee Waiver scheme for students registering from the Indian armed forces, Paramilitary forces, Agni veers, Families of Martyrs and Wards of Indian armed forces & paramilitary forces and for students registering from Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and the North Eastern States. 

12th september 2025 india;As Lokah continues its successful run across India and overseas, director Dominic Arun has opened up about the collaboration that brought the country’s first female superhero film to life. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, the project has not only broken barriers with its woman-led narrative but also scaled new heights in terms of vision and executionz

“Without DQ and Wayfarer, there is no Lokah,” said Dominic. “He was just as passionate as us about making this film the way it is today. Honestly, I was initially worried about the budget — because it’s a woman-led film and, by industry standards anywhere, we were on the higher side. But DQ immediately saw the necessity of that budget. He pushed to scale up wherever the story demanded it.”

Arun recalled how Dulquer’s conviction transformed the opening war sequence. “In my first draft, it was designed to be only a close shot of Chandra, with war conveyed through sound design. But DQ insisted that we show the audience at least a glimpse of that war, so that they feel the scale of the world we are building. That kind of vision and conviction was invaluable.”

With audiences and critics responding strongly, Arun adds, “Now, seeing the response and the collections coming in, I feel genuinely happy — because I think he truly deserves it.”

New Delhi, India – September 12, 2025: GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, today announced Siba Satapathy has joined the company as its new Chief Growth & Transformation Officer, effective August 11th. This appointment underscores GlobalLogic’s commitment to strengthening its leadership, accelerating growth, and continuing its purpose to create a positive impact for society and the planet through innovation and intelligent products, platforms, and services.

Satapathy brings over 25 years of experience in leading growth strategies across various industries, including Engineering, IT, and Digital Process Outsourcing (DPO) Services, with a strong record of driving revenue and profitability. His expertise will be crucial as GlobalLogic continues to expand its market presence, supporting Hitachi’s evolution to a “True One Hitachi” with digital at its core, leveraging GlobalLogic VelocityAI suite of Gen-AI powered service offerings.

“I am thrilled to announce that Siba Satapathy has joined GlobalLogic as our new Chief Growth & Transformation Officer,” said Srini Shankar, President and CEO of GlobalLogic. “Siba’s leadership, commitment to customer satisfaction, and expertise in building high-performing teams will be crucial in accelerating our Social Innovation Business through Digital Transformation. We are confident that his leadership will unleash our momentum for continued success and growth.”

“I am excited to join GlobalLogic and contribute to its ambitious strategy,” said Siba Satapathy. “The opportunity to leverage GlobalLogic’s deep engineering and AI capabilities, consulting-led approach, and design expertise to drive significant growth and positive impact for clients and society is incredibly inspiring. I look forward to working with the talented teams at GlobalLogic and Hitachi to further strengthen our market position.”

Before joining GlobalLogic, Satapathy served as Executive Vice President & Sector Head at HCLTech, where he played an instrumental role in several acquisitions, including serving on two boards of directors.

New Delhi, India, September 12, 2025: Saraf and Partners acted for and advised Dassault Aviation (“Dassault”) in its proposed acquisition of an additional stake from Reliance Aerostructure Limited (“Reliance”) in their joint venture company – Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (“DRAL”). As part of the acquisition, Dassault (an existing 49% shareholder) shall acquire 2% shareholding of DRAL from Reliance, thereby becoming DRAL’s majority (51%) and controlling shareholder. The proposed acquisition by Dassault shall be undertaken by way of a secondary purchase of shares for a purchase consideration of approx. INR 175 Crores.

Dassault Aviation is a leading French company engaged in the businesses of military and business jets, and is the integrator of Rafale & Falcon aircraft, as well as a manufacturer of airframes and subsystems of these aircraft.

Saraf and Partners advised Dassault on all aspects of the transaction.

The transaction team was led by Senior Partner, Vaibhav Kakkar and Partners, Snigdhaneel Satpathy and Debarpan Ghosh.

Hyderabad, 12th September 2025: KL Deemed to be University has reaffirmed its leadership in Indian higher education by securing the 26th rank among all universities in the country in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The framework evaluates and ranks institutions across India using a comprehensive and transparent methodology.

In addition to its top national standing, the University has been placed 35th in Engineering, 46th in the Overall category, and 70th in Management, reflecting its strength as a multi-disciplinary institution delivering excellence across diverse domains. The university continues to hold the distinction of being the top Private Engineering Institution in the Telugu-speaking states, showcasing its leadership in technical education and research.

The NIRF rankings are based on parameters including teaching quality, research output, faculty strength, infrastructure, placements, skill development, and student outcomes. KL University’s consistent performance across these metrics demonstrates its academic rigor, research-driven ecosystem, and industry-aligned approach.

Speaking on this milestone, Er. Koneru Lakshman Havish, Vice-President of KL Deemed to be University, said, “This recognition is a testament to the relentless efforts of our faculty, staff, and students in pursuing excellence in academics, research, and innovation. Securing such a prestigious rank nationally is not merely a number—it reflects our vision of becoming a globally recognized institution that empowers the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers.”

Beyond academics, the University continues to make rapid strides in global partnerships, research, innovation, and international collaborations. With a proven track record of nearly two decades of strong placements and a commitment to producing industry-ready graduates, KL Deemed to be University remains dedicated to shaping socially responsible and globally competent professionals, while setting new benchmarks in Indian higher education.